Position Title: Lead Vocational Counselor, Long Branch Thrives (ENOUGH Initiative)
Department: Vocational Services
Reports to: Director of Vocational Services Program
Employment Status: Full Time
Work Location: Long Branch Community Hub, Silver Spring, Maryland, with occasional travel throughout Montgomery County.
FSLA Status: Exempt
Salary: $57,000 - $67,500
The Vocational Services Program at Interfaith Works equips people transitioning out of homelessness and other low-income residents of Montgomery County to achieve economic self-sufficiency through meaningful employment, while meeting the needs of employers by providing qualified, dependable employees seeking long-term careers.
Interfaith Works is seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) Lead Vocational Counselor to support the Long Branch Thrives initiative through Maryland's ENOUGH Full Implementation Grant. This position will be primarily based at the Long Branch community location and will play a key role in expanding workforce development services for residents of the Long Branch community.
The Lead Vocational Counselor will provide direct employment and career coaching services, support outreach and engagement efforts, build relationships with local employers and community partners, and serve as a workforce development subject matter expert within the Long Branch Thrives collaborative. The successful candidate will be committed to community-based service delivery and possess a strong understanding of the Long Branch community, its residents, resources, challenges, and opportunities.
The work we do changes lives. Employment can create a powerful ripple effect that improves individual and family stability, strengthens communities, contributes to the local economy, and reduces dependence on social services. Our approach centers on client success, accountability, and individualized support throughout the job search and career development process.
This grant-funded position is guaranteed for one year through September 30, 2027. Continuation beyond the initial term is contingent upon grant renewal and funding availability.
Preference will be given to candidates who have lived, worked, volunteered, or otherwise demonstrated strong connections to the Long Branch community. Familiarity with Long Branch residents, community organizations, culturally responsive engagement strategies, workforce barriers, and local employment opportunities is highly desirable.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Interfaith Works offers a comprehensive benefits package for its employees. Employees receive 14 paid holidays and 21 days of PTO. Benefits for full-time employees, those who work 30 hours per week or more, include access to subsidized medical, dental, and vision costs for employees and their families; employer paid long-term disability insurance as well as life and AD&D insurance. Employees have the option to purchase supplemental benefits that are fully portable, including short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, and more. All employees regardless of full or part time status have access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to them.
Interested candidates must submit a resume with their application to be considered. Applicants must apply through this link. Please send any questions about the application process to hr@iworksmc.org.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Interfaith Works is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to a continued focus on equitable hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We are a drug-free workplace and comply with ADA regulations, as applicable.
Interfaith Works helps more than 35,000 Montgomery County neighbors each year through vital programs that provide our neighbors with a pathway to stability.
